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Enhancing Connecticut’s OSWA Program: A Path to Greater Land Conservation and Urban Greenspace Projects

As we reflect on the progress and future of land conservation in Connecticut, we at the CLCC are excited to…

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Ask the Governor to Call a Special Session on Climate

Connecticut Needs to Take Action NOW on Climate We urge you to join CLCC and advocates across the state by…

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Native and Non-Native Conservation Collaborations: What Works

When is the right time to begin conversations about partnerships…..? How do we go about forging partnerships and envisioning collaborative…

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On-the-Ground Success Stories Worth Celebrating

As many of you may know, last week marked the end of the legislative session. Despite the urgent need for…

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Reflecting on the 2024 Legislative Session: Moving Forward Together

The 2024 legislative session, which ended on May 8, brought major disappointments and quiet victories, reminding us of the ongoing…

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TODAY! Ask your Senator to Speak up for Nature!

Just days left to pass bills with nature-based solutions Greetings! With just days left in the legislative session, we need…

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Connecticut’s Increasing GHG Emissions Call for Urgent Legislative Action: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions in Climate Strategy

Have you seen DEEP’s latest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory? The findings show Connecticut’s GHG emissions are increasing, and further reductions…

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Defining Conservation in Fairfield County

At the beginning of April, land trust board representatives from lower Fairfield County gathered at the recently redeveloped New Canaan…

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Birding in the Park

On April 21, we held our second joint bird walk with Outdoor Afro-Connecticut at Westmoor Park in West Hartford. It…

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2024 Advocacy Days – Staff Reflection and Recap

At the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC), we recognize the power and importance of conservation advocacy at the local, state,…

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Springtime Activity is Buzzing with Excitement!

Welcome to the April edition of our #LoveYourCTLandTrust eNewsletter! While this month is known for its showers, the efforts of…

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Resilience Amidst the Storm: Celebrating a Shared Commitment and Dedication at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference

Reflecting on our recent Connecticut Land Conservation Conference, I’m struck by the powerful imagery in this photograph captured by a…

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